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JOHN MULDOWNEY Obituary

MULDOWNEY, John E. Sr. Of South Boston, passed away on September 25, 2019. Beloved husband of Kathleen E. (Byrne) Muldowney. Devoted father of John, Jr., his wife Danielle of Dorchester, James, his wife Laura of Cohasset, Steven, his wife Nicole of Braintree, Ellen Phaneuf, and her husband Joseph of Milton. Loving son of the late James F. and Anna (Malfie) Muldowney. Dear brother of Helen Duffley, her late husband Paul, Carol Muldowney, Margaret Kelly and her husband Thomas, all of South Boston. Loving "Papa" of Matthew, Nicholas, James, Riley, Braeden, Ethan, Camden, Ronin, Nathan, Addyson and Avery. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visiting Hours in the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON, Monday from 4-8PM. Funeral Mass in St. Monica Church, 331 Old Colony Ave., South Boston, Tuesday at 10:00AM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Relatives and friends are invited to attend all Services. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in John's memory to the American Heart Assoc., 300 5th Ave., Waltham, MA 02451.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 28 to Sep. 30, 2019.

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Louise Russell

September 22, 2023

So sorry to hear. Sending prayers

Living Spirit Dishgarden

Louise Russell

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Charles Harrington

September 30, 2019

Peggy, and family,
I was saddened to learn of the death of your brother John, I met him several years ago,and he was always a gentleman to me.
I will remember him in prayer at this difficult time.
Charles Harrington
Boynton Beach, Fl.

Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

a loved one

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Michael Flaherty

September 29, 2019

Muldowney Family
Sorry to hear about John.

Mike Flaherty

Peaceful Passage Arrangement

a loved one

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Maureen Hennessey

September 29, 2019

Southie lost a great friend and neighbor! So sorry, Maureen and Jim Hennessey

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Geraldine Calandra

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Memorial Events
for JOHN MULDOWNEY

Sep

30

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston

146 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA 02127

Oct

1

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Monica Church

331 Old Colony Ave, South Boston, MA

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O'Brien Funeral Home - South Boston

146 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA 02127

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